fbpx
Prunes…GI Health Benefits and Beyond

Some foods don’t have a sexy name or an enticing appearance but such foods, like prunes, should not be underestimated for their tasty flavor and notable health benefits.  My 1 ½ year old daughter frequently asks for them by name at snack time!  … Read More

419 Views0
Are You Buying the Right Type of Eggs?

Walk into any grocery store or market and you can spend $1 on a carton of eggs or over $4 on eggs!  These protein packed little guys used to be considered one of the most economical sources of high-quality protein, but more choices and production practices mean wider range of cost.  … Read More

297 Views0
Slow Cooker Steel Cut Oats Recipe Blueprint

 

There are few things as satisfying as walking into the kitchen to wonderful aromas wafting through the air and delicious food ready to be enjoyed…without having to do any work!  The slow cooker may not have a fancy name or glamorous appearance, but this kitchen tool is a busy woman’s indispensable sous chef.… Read More

588 Views0
How Often Should You Step on the Scale?

“In two decades I’ve lost a total of 789 pounds. I should be hanging from a charm bracelet.”Erma Bombeck

For many, weighing brings moments of delight OR torture…

It really doesn’t matter how big, small, short or tall, you don’t have to be overweight to have a love-hate relationship with the bathroom scale.… Read More

172 Views0
10 Ways to Sweeten and Flavor Yogurt WITHOUT Added or Artificial Sugars

Yogurt has an abundance of beneficial nutrients including protein, calcium, vitamin D, B12, magnesium, and potassium.  It is also a very easy way to consume probiotics, healthy “bugs” that thrive in the gastrointestinal system.  Different strains of these probiotics have been shown to help with several issues including:

  • Diarrhea
  • Constipation
  • Immune support
  • Vaginal health
  • Lactose intolerance

Most yogurts contain the phrase “live and active cultures” within the ingredient list and then list several strains included (ie.… Read More

17,204 Views0
Feeding a Toddler…The Continuing Saga

The more I live, the more I learn. The more I learn, the more I realize, the less I know.  –Michel Legrand

As many of you know, I have a lively little girl who has added more joy to our lives that we ever imagined possible.  … Read More

175 Views0